Buzz·Posted on Jun 26, 2015What's The Most Annoying Misconception People Have About Anxiety?Dealing with it goes far beyond "taking a deep breath."by Anna KopskyBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Having anxiety can be pretty damn overwhelming. Everyday situations are interrupted by worries and overthinking. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF The worst part, though, is having to explain your anxiousness to people who just don't understand how serious it is. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Maybe someone's told you that it's all in your head, and if you just take a deep breath, it'll go away quickly. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Or that you're just pretending you're anxious because you want attention. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Or maybe, someone's told you that if you take medication, it'll simply disappear. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF So, what misconception about anxiety do you want to set straight? Let us know in the comments below. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF The best responses will be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post.